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Disney is gearing up to launch an ESPN-branded subscription streaming service, after buying a US$1 billion (€900 million) stake in video streaming technology firm BAMTech. The deal marks a major over-the-top push by Disney, which said BAMTech will be a key partner for delivering streamed video and other digital products from both ESPN and Disney-ABC […]

The Premier League has triggered a multi-million pound scramble for its highly lucrative UK television rights. Yesterday, an Invitation to Tender was issued for parties interested in acquiring the UK audio visual rights for the seasons 2013/14, 2014/15 and 2015/16. A total of 154 matches will be shown live on TV each season from 2013/14, […]